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February 7, 2023
12 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting
The motion was made and seconded to open the meeting. The motion passed.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion was made and seconded to open the meeting. The motion passed..”
Delay the decision on the health insurance rate increase pending a meeting with employees
The motion to delay was made by Mr. Carrara, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, all members in response to the roll call vote, voted in favor of delaying the decision pending a meeting to further explain and prepare employees for the increase in rates.
The minutes say that “all members in response to the roll call vote, voted in favor.”
From the minutes
“The motion to delay was made by Mr. Carrara, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, all members in response to the roll call vote, voted in favor of delaying the decision pending a meeting to further explain and prepare employees for the increase in rates..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Layout Alteration for Tosca Drive, Canton Street and Central Street Intersection
Refer the Tosca Drive / Canton Street / Central Street layout alteration plan to the Planning Board for a 45-day review
Mr. Gitto read the motion seconded by Mr. Cavey to refer the alteration plan to the Planning Board for a 45-day review. The Board voted yes unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto read the motion seconded by Mr. Cavey to refer the alteration plan to the Planning Board for a 45-day review. The Board voted yes unanimously..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Community Preservation Committee-Letter of Support Mr. Mark Zamanian Chair of
Approve
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Select Board Open Session Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 6 PM Stoughton Public Library Community Room During discussion, Mr. Mokrisky suggested eliminating the negative comment at the end of the letter. Mr. Carrara commented that originally, he had objected to the override vote to establish the CPC, but the results are amazing, adding appreciation for the efforts of the Open Space Committee. Mr. Gitto noted that when a resident sends a letter to change a regulation, the resident should understand the Town's position. Mr. Mokrisky suggested changing the final sentence from a negative to a positive statement indicating that the town fully supports the work of the CPC and its efforts on behalf of the Town. He said it should be known that the town meeting representatives voted 3 times in support of the CPC. On the motion to approve the letter as written, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Select Board Open Session Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 6 PM Stoughton Public Library Community Room During discussion, Mr. Mokrisky suggested eliminating the negative comment at the end of the letter. Mr. Carrara commented that originally, he had objected to the override vote to establish the CPC, but the results are amazing, adding appreciation for the efforts of the Open Space Committee. Mr. Gitto noted that when a resident sends a letter to change a regulation, the resident should understand the Town's position. Mr. Mokrisky suggested changing the final sentence from a negative to a positive statement indicating that the town fully supports the work of the CPC and its efforts on behalf of the Town. He said it should be known that the town meeting representatives voted 3 times in support of the CPC. On the motion to approve the letter as written, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Change of Manager Application Barbeque Integrated, Inc. dba Smokey Bones 301
Approve the application
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the application, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the application, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Annual Town Meeting 2023
Remove Article 61 - South Rail Consulting and Article 64 - OPEB from the warrant
Mr. Gitto made the motion to remove Article 61 - South Rail Consulting and Article 64 - OPEB from the warrant. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to remove Article 61 - South Rail Consulting and Article 64 - OPEB from the warrant. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to approve..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Articles 66 - Deposit to the Building Stabilization Fund and 67 - Fire Apparatus Stabilization Fund be eliminated due to lack of funding
Mr. Carrara made the motion that articles 66 - Deposit to the Building Stabilization Fund and 67 - Fire Apparatus Stabilization Fund be eliminated due to lack of funding. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. On the motion, the Board voted 3 no (Cavey, Mokrisky and Roberts) with 2 yes (Mr. Carrara and Mr. Gitto). The motion failed, the articles shall remain as part of the warrant.
Yes: Carrara, GittoNo: Cavey, Mokrisky, Roberts
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion that articles 66 - Deposit to the Building Stabilization Fund and 67 - Fire Apparatus Stabilization Fund be eliminated due to lack of funding. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. On the motion, the Board voted 3 no (Cavey, Mokrisky and Roberts) with 2 yes (Mr. Carrara and Mr. Gitto). The motion failed, the articles shall remain as part of the warrant..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Gitto)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The motion was made and seconded, the vote was unanimous.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion was made and seconded, the vote was unanimous..”
Accept
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to accept, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to accept, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Include the article
Mr. Gitto made the motion to include the article, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, the Board approved 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to include the article, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, the Board approved 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Insert an article for rehabilitation of the train station and the funding source be free cash
Motion was made and seconded to insert an article for rehabilitation of the train station and the funding source be free cash. The motion passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made and seconded to insert an article for rehabilitation of the train station and the funding source be free cash. The motion passed unanimously..”
Recommend the article as requested by CPC
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to recommend the article as requested by CPC, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no. The motion was made, seconded and approved to insert the additional articles as proposed by the Town Manager. The vote was unanimous. The motion was made, seconded and approved to close the warrant. The Board voted 5 yes, 0 no. The motion was made, seconded and approved to adjourn the open session of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to recommend the article as requested by CPC, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no. The motion was made, seconded and approved to insert the additional articles as proposed by the Town Manager. The vote was unanimous. The motion was made, seconded and approved to close the warrant. The Board voted 5 yes, 0 no. The motion was made, seconded and approved to adjourn the open session of the Select Board..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
From the Stoughton Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Select Board member photos: video stills from Stoughton Media Access Corporation (SMAC, Stoughton’s local cable TV), each from a program that names the member on screen: Joseph Mokrisky from “Community Forum - Joe Mokrisky - Chairman of Select Board” (2021); Debra Roberts from “Stoughton Politics with...This Guy: Talking with Debra Roberts” (2025); Stephen Cavey from “Stoughton Politics with... This Guy: Interview with Select Board Chair Stephen Cavey” (2025); Scott Carrara from “Community Forum - Scott Carrara - Running for Stoughton Board of Selectmen” (2021); Lori Jacques from “A Lioness & You on the Watch: Interview with Select Board Candidate Lori Jacques” (2026). Former members show initials.
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